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  • BS 7755-5.4:1998

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    Soil quality. Physical methods Method by sieving and sedimentation

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2010

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-07-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terminology and symbols
    4 Principle
    5 Field sampling
    6 Sample preparation
    7 Dry sieving
    8 Wet sieving and sedimentation
    9 Precision
    10 Test report
    Annex A Determination of particle size distribution of
    mineral soil material that is not dried prior to analysis
    Annex B Determination of particle size distribution of
    mineral soils by a hydrometer method following destruction
    or organic matter
    Annex C Bibliography

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    Defines a basic procedure for determination of particle size distribution applying to a wide range of mineral soil materials, including the mineral fraction of organic soils. In addition, it offers methods for dealing with the less common soils. Intended mainly for use in the environmental field. Determines enough size fractions to facilitate the construction of a reliable particle size distribution curve. Not applicable to the determining of the particle size distribution of the organic components of soil, that is the more or less fragile, partially decomposed, remains of plants and animals.

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    Committee GSE/33
    Development Note Supersedes 94/501663 DC (10/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    10/30205348 DC : 0 BS 10175 - INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED SITES - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 3882:2007 Specification for topsoil and requirements for use

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5930:1981 Code of practice for site investigations
    DIN 19683-1:1973-04 METHODS OF SOIL ANALYSIS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES - PHYSICAL LABORATORY TESTS - DETERMINATION OF GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION BY SIEVING
    ISO 3310-1:2016 Test sieves Technical requirements and testing Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth
    ISO 3310-2:2013 Test sieves — Technical requirements and testing — Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate
    ISO 565:1990 Test sieves — Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet — Nominal sizes of openings
    ISO 11464:2006 Soil quality Pretreatment of samples for physico-chemical analysis
    DIN 19683-2:1973-04 METHODS OF SOIL ANALYSIS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES - PHYSICAL LABORATORY TESTS - DETERMINATION OF GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION AFTER PRETREATMENT USING SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
    ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
    ISO 10694:1995 Soil quality Determination of organic and total carbon after dry combustion (elementary analysis)
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